Motorcyclist struck by 7 cars on I-4 after crash, troopers say

By:
Monique Valdes

Updated: Sep 6, 2018 - 12:45 PM

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Motorcyclist struck by 7 cars on I-4 after crash, troopers say

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A 21-year-old man was was killed when he was struck by seven cars after he hit a vehicle in front of him and fell off his motorcycle, according to Florida Highway Patrol troopers.

Troopers said the crash happened about 12:20 a.m. near the St. Johns River Bridge near mile market 107 in Deltona.

Troopers said Van Hicks, 21, was riding a Honda motorcycle in the center lane early Thursday and failed to slow down for the vehicle in front of him.

He struck the back of a Chevy SUV, was ejected from the motorcycle and was then hit by seven other vehicles, troopers said.

BREAKING: #I4 Eastbound is BACK OPEN at 17/92 after fatal crash investigation near St. Johns Bridge. Delays will still take until 8:30am to fully clear out. pic.twitter.com/mYK8Ul0kgB